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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,037.94, 26,281.89 and 11,968.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,037.94, 26,281.89 and 11,968.26 is: 16,522.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,037.94 : 26,281.89 = 11,968.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,037.94/26,281.89 = 11,968.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,037.94x = 26,281.89 × 11,968.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,037.94x = 314,548,492.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,548,492.81/19,037.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,522.19

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